Category Archives: Handmade Cards

By the Tide

Hello Friends, I hope you have had a great start to your week.  One thing I always try to remember is to “Look at the glass half full vs. half-empty.”  I find that looking at the good things makes me … Continue reading

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Spring Sampler

Hello Friends, In yesterday’s post, I showed you a card with an edge-cutting technique.  Today’s card was made using the same technique, but it is more than just a single layer card.  The cute butterfly image is one of 24 … Continue reading

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Butterflies Galore

Hello Friends, I hope you have all had a good start to your week.  I had a card making class today and it was the last class with 2 ladies that have become good friends (as most of my customers … Continue reading

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I See a Kite Up in the Sky

That’s the first line of a poem about kites I wrote in 5th grade and the only part I remember.  The poem won first place and was even put in the school newsletter!  I do have a copy of it … Continue reading

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All Dressed Up Birthday

Hello Friends, Here is one of the cards we made in my Stamp Clubs last month.  I just love the All Dressed Up Stamp Set and the matching Framelits Dies!  It’s almost like playing with paper dolls again!  Remember those? … Continue reading

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More Tea for Two

Hello Everyone, I hope you all had a wonderful weekend.  I was a vendor at an all-day CROP on Saturday.  It was put on by Achieva Credit Union to raise money for our schools.  I also did a Make-n-Take for … Continue reading

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Dynamic Duos Challenge

Hello Friends, Do you like challenges?  I do, but hardly ever have time for them.  This week, I was able to make a card for the Dynamic Duo Challenge.  Every week, you’re given 2 colors to use on a project. … Continue reading

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If I Could Fly in the Wing of a Dove…

I’d fly to the sea and watch the sun come up. Hello Friends, I don’t know where that quote came from, but I like it and it goes well with my card.   I love the Elegant Bird Die, but … Continue reading

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More Paper Pumpkin

Hello Friends, I hope you all had a wonderful Easter with your families and friends. In the last post, I shared some cards that Julie made using the supplies in her My Paper Pumpkin kit.  She made 4 cards here … Continue reading

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Shiny Swallowtail

Hello Friends,  I hope you all had a great Monday!  I held one of my card making classes today and had a lot of fun.  Then I had dinner and great conversation with a wonderful lady.  She has been coming … Continue reading

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